Patches for unmaintained packages

What's the policy for this bug-triage? I've provided some patches for some packages earlier (one month or so) and still no answer from developers, may I commit 'em now and close thoses bugs?

The answer to this is TBA. It's probably worthwhile to get a second developer to review & test them, then get someone else (like Helgi) to say if its OK or not.

QA can work on unmaintained packages without delay:

<@radagast> cweiske: your opinion for http://wiki.pear.php.net/index.php/Bug_Triage_Day#Patches_for_unmaintained_packages would be appreciated ;-)
<@cweiske> radagast, normal qa stuff
<@cweiske> http://pear.php.net/pepr/pepr-proposal-show.php?id=60
<@cweiske> QA rights/responsibilities:
<@cweiske> Fixing bugs/making releases
<@cweiske> If any QA related issues are found in a package that QA has not been granted permission to change without consulting the maintainer,the QA team will file a bug report. If the issue remains
unresolved for 1 month (2+1+1 weeks; see below), QA may fix it themselves.
<@radagast> I thought that was assuming the package was maintained and that the process might be quicker for unmaintained packages as that expressly implies that there is no maintainer to consult
with.
<@cweiske> oh, unmaintained
<@cweiske> for unmaintained, qa can go full steam immediately
<@radagast> heh. that's good to know.
<@radagast> I'll update that section on the wiki

If you are helping out on a Triage day and aren't QA, then please simply email the qa list mailto:pear-qa@lists.php.net asking that somebody look at the patch you submitted and take action.

Process

Pick your package, and look for existing open bugs.

The basic steps are below but remember, creating patches and fixes or tests are not a requirement: